# Bas Arts
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## About me
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I'm currently working for NXP Semiconductors and acting as vice-chair within Accellera's SystemC Verification Working Group.
In general, I'm interested in computer related technology.
Playing the trumpet is what I've been doing since the age of 9.
I live near Eindhoven, Netherlands with my wife and two children.
## Contact me?
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Use a well-known, standards-based technology to reach out to me: bas@basarts.nl
## Work
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I am a result-driven engineer and technical lead with broad experience in the area of modeling and verification of digital/mixed signal systems.
In my communication I'm to the point and content-focused. I work in an efficient and structured manner.
I'm able and willing to pick up new subjects.
Keywords: System level modeling and verification, IP verification, software driven verification, mixed language simulations, Virtual Prototyping, SystemC/-AMS, TLM, UVM, UVM-SystemC, IP-XACT, C, C++, Python, Verilog/-AMS, SystemVerilog, FreeBSD, Linux, git, subversion, open source
## Accellera
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March 2015 - Present: Vice-chair of SystemC Verification Working Group (member since September 2013)
## NXP Semiconductors
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January 2007 - Present: Sr. System Level Engineer
September 2006 - December 2006: Project Leader
## Philips Research
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April 2005 - September 2006: Project Leader
October 1999 - April 2005: Software Engineer
## Education
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September 1993 - August 1999: MSc, Information Technology at Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands
September 1987 - July 1993: Pre-university education, Titus Brandsma Lyceum, Oss, Netherlands
## Trumpet
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I'm currently playing 2nd trumpet in Eindhoven Jazz Orchestra as well as being section lead in pop/soul/funk/jazz band Voiceware. Next to that, I'm also a member of Eindhoven based Jazzaphine, a funk/jazz band with plenty of room for improvisation.
I played 4th, 3rd, 2nd and lead trumpet in Bigband Studentproof for about 20 years.
I was section lead in vocal jazz group Antwood Affair for roughly 13 years.
For a short time, I played 2nd trumpet in Bigband Jazzcape.
From my teenage years until well into my thirties, I played trumpet in Kiep Kwajt.
## Arrangements
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I have written a lot of arrangements of different kinds of music, specifically for brass/wood ensembles and horn sections.
Due to a lack of time, I have put this activity on hold. However, if you are interested in receiving a list of ready-to-play arrangements, feel free to contact me.